Police rushed to announce 'attempted terror attack'; source familiar with details: 'It is unclear what prompted them to issue the statement'
A source familiar with the details told N12 that the suspect shot in Lod is known to welfare authorities for mental health reasons and was previously hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital. • Police emphasize that…
Assessment
The police quickly labeled a shooting in Lod a 'terror attempt,' but a source familiar with the details says the suspect had a psychiatric history and was previously hospitalized. This raises questions about whether the incident was mischaracterized. The disparity between the initial official framing and emerging background information now demands closer scrutiny as the investigation continues.